d-l-k

Description

The Arabic root د-ل-k (d-l-k) carries the core meaning of decline, rubbing, or the movement and changing position of celestial bodies. In the Quran, it appears in reference to the declining or slipping away of the sun from its zenith (dulūk al-shams), marking the time for the midday prayer. This root emphasizes the natural cycles and transitions that Allah has established in creation, particularly relating to the passage of time and the prescribed moments for worship.